Wellington Management
Principal, Derivative Technology
Wellington Management, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
About UsWellington Management offers comprehensive investment management capabilities that span nearly all segments of the global capital markets. Our investment solutions, tailored to the unique return and risk objectives of institutional clients in more than 60 countries, draw on a robust body of proprietary research and a collaborative culture that encourages independent thought and healthy debate. As a private partnership, we believe our ownership structure fosters a long-term view that aligns our perspectives with those of our clients.
About the RoleWe are currently seeking a strong Principal, Derivative Technology to play a key role, deliver solutions to our business partners, solve complex problems, and strive to advance and sustain world-class technology platforms. At Wellington, you will continually learn, develop, and expand your professional skills. As part of an inclusive culture, you will meet smart, progressive individuals who will challenge you to solve problems, anticipate our clients’ needs, and enhance our proprietary systems and platforms.
Responsibilities
Architect the firm’s derivatives technology platform to optimize software structure and modularization.
Build in data transparency and observability capabilities with coherent design patterns for integration with third-party vendor tools.
Lead and grow a team of technologists who will continuously develop their knowledge on financial derivatives industry regarding its data flows and system integrations.
Manage and coordinate project-based efforts across teams consisting of investment professionals, developers, analysts, QAs, and other stakeholders.
Coach and supervise a team of engineers, QAs, and DevOps analysts, both onshore and offshore through the software development life cycle.
Champion the needs of the business partners; act as their fiduciary.
Develop a deep understanding of internal systems and related workflows around the entire investment process to help with solution design as well as handling support issues.
Ensure the quality of the product by enforcing high standards in testing and building guardrails and validations.
Assist with project management activities.
Provide hands-on analysis for support issues and assist with user training.
Provide regular status reporting and issue tracking on ongoing projects.
Qualifications
10 or more years of experience as a software engineer involved in application development life cycles.
7 or more years of software development experience in financial services (with strong understanding of Fixed Income, Equity, FX, and Derivative instruments).
2 or more years of experience as a software engineering team lead is required.
Proven player-coach experience is preferred.
Proficiency in at least one of the following computer languages: Java (strongly preferred), JavaScript, Scala.
Working knowledge of modern system design, software development principles, and methodologies.
Prior working experience in modern data management life cycle in real-world business contexts.
Comfortable with test-driven development, continuous integration, metadata-driven software, and agile development methodologies.
Experience working in an Agile/SCRUM development process.
Experience in the financial data domain is preferred, especially in derivatives trade and market reference data.
Experience with Amazon Web Services is a strong plus.
Experience in modern data technology stacks, e.g., Snowflake, Redshift, Big Query is preferred.
Hands-on experience in SQL or other relational database technologies is desirable.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, mathematics, finance, engineering, or related field is highly desired.
Experience with the Calypso Financial Software is strongly preferred.
Non-Technical Requirements
Strong analytical and communication skills, both written and verbal are required.
Excellent organization and delivery skills are required.
Demonstrate strong client focus and relationship management skills.
Willingness to work independently in an energetic, fast-paced, business-critical environment.
Committed to delivering projects on time and overcoming obstacles.
Strong team player with the ability to work in collaboration across teams.
Strategic mindset.
Strong work ethic.
Intellectual curiosity.
Not sure you meet 100% of our qualifications? That’s ok. If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply and welcome a chance to review your background. We are dedicated to building and maintaining a diversified workforce and considering a broad array of candidates with a variety of skills, workplace experiences, and backgrounds.
As an equal opportunity employer, Wellington Management ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, creed, national origin, age, ancestry, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
If you are a candidate with a disability, or are assisting a candidate with a disability, and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please email us at GMWTalentOperations@wellington.com.
CompensationAt Wellington Management, our approach to compensation is designed to help us attract, inspire, and retain the best talent in our industry. We strive to pay employees fairly and competitively across all levels and roles. The base salary range for this position is: USD 100,000 - 225,000. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered when making compensation decisions, including but not limited to skill sets; role; skills and experience; certifications; and education. This range is an estimate, and further details on salary and total compensation aspects will be shared with candidates during the recruitment process.
Base salary is only one component of Wellington’s total compensation approach. Other rewards may include a discretionary Corporate Bonus and/or Incentives, if eligible. In addition, we offer a comprehensive and high-value benefit package to meet the unique needs of our employees and their families, and we are committed to fostering a flexible work environment that enables employees to thrive personally and professionally. Examples of our benefits include retirement plan, health and wellbeing, dental, vision, and pharmacy coverage, health savings account, flexible spending accounts and commuter program, employee assistance program, life and disability insurance, adoption assistance, back-up childcare, tuition/CFA reimbursement, and paid time off (leave of absence, paid holidays, volunteer, sick, and vacation time).
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About the RoleWe are currently seeking a strong Principal, Derivative Technology to play a key role, deliver solutions to our business partners, solve complex problems, and strive to advance and sustain world-class technology platforms. At Wellington, you will continually learn, develop, and expand your professional skills. As part of an inclusive culture, you will meet smart, progressive individuals who will challenge you to solve problems, anticipate our clients’ needs, and enhance our proprietary systems and platforms.
Responsibilities
Architect the firm’s derivatives technology platform to optimize software structure and modularization.
Build in data transparency and observability capabilities with coherent design patterns for integration with third-party vendor tools.
Lead and grow a team of technologists who will continuously develop their knowledge on financial derivatives industry regarding its data flows and system integrations.
Manage and coordinate project-based efforts across teams consisting of investment professionals, developers, analysts, QAs, and other stakeholders.
Coach and supervise a team of engineers, QAs, and DevOps analysts, both onshore and offshore through the software development life cycle.
Champion the needs of the business partners; act as their fiduciary.
Develop a deep understanding of internal systems and related workflows around the entire investment process to help with solution design as well as handling support issues.
Ensure the quality of the product by enforcing high standards in testing and building guardrails and validations.
Assist with project management activities.
Provide hands-on analysis for support issues and assist with user training.
Provide regular status reporting and issue tracking on ongoing projects.
Qualifications
10 or more years of experience as a software engineer involved in application development life cycles.
7 or more years of software development experience in financial services (with strong understanding of Fixed Income, Equity, FX, and Derivative instruments).
2 or more years of experience as a software engineering team lead is required.
Proven player-coach experience is preferred.
Proficiency in at least one of the following computer languages: Java (strongly preferred), JavaScript, Scala.
Working knowledge of modern system design, software development principles, and methodologies.
Prior working experience in modern data management life cycle in real-world business contexts.
Comfortable with test-driven development, continuous integration, metadata-driven software, and agile development methodologies.
Experience working in an Agile/SCRUM development process.
Experience in the financial data domain is preferred, especially in derivatives trade and market reference data.
Experience with Amazon Web Services is a strong plus.
Experience in modern data technology stacks, e.g., Snowflake, Redshift, Big Query is preferred.
Hands-on experience in SQL or other relational database technologies is desirable.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, mathematics, finance, engineering, or related field is highly desired.
Experience with the Calypso Financial Software is strongly preferred.
Non-Technical Requirements
Strong analytical and communication skills, both written and verbal are required.
Excellent organization and delivery skills are required.
Demonstrate strong client focus and relationship management skills.
Willingness to work independently in an energetic, fast-paced, business-critical environment.
Committed to delivering projects on time and overcoming obstacles.
Strong team player with the ability to work in collaboration across teams.
Strategic mindset.
Strong work ethic.
Intellectual curiosity.
Not sure you meet 100% of our qualifications? That’s ok. If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply and welcome a chance to review your background. We are dedicated to building and maintaining a diversified workforce and considering a broad array of candidates with a variety of skills, workplace experiences, and backgrounds.
As an equal opportunity employer, Wellington Management ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, creed, national origin, age, ancestry, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
If you are a candidate with a disability, or are assisting a candidate with a disability, and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please email us at GMWTalentOperations@wellington.com.
CompensationAt Wellington Management, our approach to compensation is designed to help us attract, inspire, and retain the best talent in our industry. We strive to pay employees fairly and competitively across all levels and roles. The base salary range for this position is: USD 100,000 - 225,000. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered when making compensation decisions, including but not limited to skill sets; role; skills and experience; certifications; and education. This range is an estimate, and further details on salary and total compensation aspects will be shared with candidates during the recruitment process.
Base salary is only one component of Wellington’s total compensation approach. Other rewards may include a discretionary Corporate Bonus and/or Incentives, if eligible. In addition, we offer a comprehensive and high-value benefit package to meet the unique needs of our employees and their families, and we are committed to fostering a flexible work environment that enables employees to thrive personally and professionally. Examples of our benefits include retirement plan, health and wellbeing, dental, vision, and pharmacy coverage, health savings account, flexible spending accounts and commuter program, employee assistance program, life and disability insurance, adoption assistance, back-up childcare, tuition/CFA reimbursement, and paid time off (leave of absence, paid holidays, volunteer, sick, and vacation time).
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